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Eugene “Big U” Henley Charged In 43-Count Indictment
Eugene "Big U" Henley, said to be a leader of the Rollin' 60s Crips gang, was indicted on 43 counts in his ongoing case.
Deafheaven release new album Lonely People with Power and short film “Winona”
The blackgaze band kicks off a North American tour in April. Deafheaven Release New Album Lonely People with Power, Unveil “Winona” Short Film: Stream Spencer Kaufman
Young Thug To Play First Live Show Since Prison Release This Summer
Young Thug is officially returning to the stage for the first time since his 2022 arrest.The 33-year-old rapper is headlining Lyrical Lemonade's 2025 Summer Smash festival, which is scheduled to take place from June 20 to 22 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. Thug will perform on Sunday, following Don Toliver and Yeat on Friday and Future on Saturday. Chance the Rapper will also perform on Sunday, while the remainder of the lineup includes Quavo, Lil Yachty, Sexyy Red, Ski Mask the Slump God, NLE Choppa, Soulja Boy, and more.Thug has not performed live since his set at South by Southwest in March of 2022. In May of that year, the rapper was arrested on RICO charges, with prosecutors accusing him of leading criminal gang activities under his record label YSL. He remained in jail f...
‘PAID IN MEMORIES’ Is Just the Jessie Reyez Project We Needed
Jessie Reyez has made her triumphant return. That's not even to say she'd been gone for too long – having dropped her sophomore studio album YESSIE back in September of 2022 – but rather to say that her third studio album, PAID IN MEMORIES, is one that's been a long time coming.Reyez revealed the first single from the LP back in August of 2023 – "JEANS" with Miguel – which she followed up with "SHUT UP" with Big Sean, "RIDIN" with Lil Wayne and "JUST LIKE THAT" with Ari Lennox. She then reminded us that, despite being tapped in, she can do it all on her own, lifting the veil on solo cuts "GOLIATH" and "PSILOCYBIN & DAISIES," the latter of which interpolates the Smashing Pumpkins.Elsewhere throughout the 21-song tracklist come features from Lil Yachty on "HEAD N HEADACHES," Deyaz on "BR...
Nintendo Direct: ‘Metroid Prime 4: Beyond,’ ‘Shadow Labyrinth,’ ‘Marvel Cosmic Crisis,’ & Other Announcements
With the Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon, the company Mario built is letting us know that there are still many games to enjoy on the current Switch model. On Thursday, March 27, Nintendo held a Nintendo Direct ahead of its big Nintendo Switch 2 presentation next week, April 2. During the nearly 40-minute presentation, […]
Based on a True Story: An Intimate Q+A with Will Smith
Will Smith stopped by the station after having his childhood street renamed in his honor talk about his new album Based on a True Story
Trump Targets Smithsonian With New Executive Order, X Users Enraged
A new executive order from President Donald Trump seeks to limit funding for the Smithsonian Institution, singling out the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Social media expressed their outrage at the policy.
Heavy Song of the Week: Chevelle Craft a Slow Burn on “Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt. 1)”
The Illinois band's first new song in four years. Heavy Song of the Week: Chevelle Craft an Expansive Slow Burn on “Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt. 1)” Jon Hadusek
Will Smith milks Chris Rock Oscars slap on new album Based on a True Story
He refers to the 2022 incident on the intro and "You Lookin’ for Me?" Will Smith Addresses Chris Rock Oscars Slap on New Album Based on a True Story Eddie Fu
Bachman-Turner Overdrive Unveil “60 Years Ago,” First New Song in More Than 25 Years: Stream
The track features a guitar solo from fellow Canadian rock legend Neil Young. Bachman-Turner Overdrive Unveil “60 Years Ago,” First New Song in More Than 25 Years: Stream Spencer Kaufman
Will Smith Opens Up About the Chris Rock Oscars Slap on New Album
Will Smith ain’t duckin’ nothin’. On his new album, “Based on a True Story”, he’s finally speaking on that infamous night at the 2022 Oscars when he slapped the soul out of Chris Rock and he’s doing it with bars. Instead of running from the hate, Will leans all the way in, firing back at […]
The FCC Received Complaints About Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show
Kendrick Lamar’s haters continue to arrive. The FCC received over 100 complaints regarding K. Dot’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime performance. As spotted on Complex, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) heard a mouthful from 125 Americans on Super Bowl Sunday. According to TMZ, the FCC received several complaints about Kendrick’s halftime performance. The feedback ranged from inappropriate […]
